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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2013
Starz
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-35294 |
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20-8988475 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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8900 Liberty Circle
Englewood, Colorado 80112
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 852-7700
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On February 11, 2013, Starz issued a press release announcing that it had entered into a new, multi-year agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment that extends Starz’ exclusive first-run output premium pay TV deal. As a result, Starz will have the exclusive pay television rights to Sony Pictures’ theatrical releases through 2021. The previous agreement between the two companies had covered motion pictures released theatrically through 2016.
“STARZ and ENCORE subscribers have enjoyed the consistently stellar theatrical product from Sony, and we are thrilled to extend our exclusive partnership into the next decade,” said Chris Albrecht, Starz Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Albrecht has also stated that, “while we cannot comment on the specifics of the new Sony agreement, we believe the terms are consistent with other recent agreements between traditional premium TV networks and major Hollywood studios.”
This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished to the SEC under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated February 11, 2013. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 11, 2013 |
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/s/ J. Steven Beabout | |
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J. Steven Beabout |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |